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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/1982 Study Session 208 JUNE 29, 1982 STUDY SESSION The City Council net 1n session on this date at 1:311 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Han, Yakima, WashingtOn. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmidhaei, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, W.K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 1:50 p.m. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ' Referring to the memo in the Council packet relating to trol- ley repairs, Council member Moore stated he is opposed to spending money for repairs bn the trolleys. Alayor Carmichael commented that the V & C are exploring sane -foundation money to repair the trolleys. City Manager Zais stated that this will be a policy decision for the Council. Council member Barnett stated he is an alternate to the Yakima 'Basin Joint Bbard. He stated he would like to resign from this Board, as the meeting time conflicts with another met- ing. He suggested that perhaps Frank Mabry, Water Superin- tendent, could be appointed to serve as alternate to this Board. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Moore to accept Council member Barnett's resignation and appoint Frank Mabry as the alternate; The Motion died"for lack Of a second. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item for one week to See if 'another Council member would like to serve as alternate on this Board. City Manager Zais reported that Don Horan, Director of Finance & Budget has submitted his resignation.' Dian Horan addressed the Council, thanking then and the City Manager for their help and support. Mayor Carmichael reported that there are several vacancies and term expirations on the various boards and commissions, which need to be filled. Mayor Carmichael stated there will be a celebration on the 4th of July at the Ahtanum Youth Park. (Council member Beauchamp present after 1:50 p.m.) Mayor Carmichael reported that this morning six of the Reserve Officers 'from the Police Department received a state training commission certificate. These officers were: Lt. Tracy Richards, Sgt. Jim Swearngin, Lucius Forbes, Stu MaPhearson, Dick Lilly and Sgt. Gary Hardiman. 2. FORMATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS TO THE cam- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Continued from 6/8/82 meeting) Following discussion, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore to accept and appoint the three volunteers, Council members Beau- II/ champ, Doty and Sparling, to be the Council committee to screen applications for the Community Development Citizens Advisory Com- mittee. It was the general consensus of the Council that Council member Beauchamp would chair this committee. It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss Item No. 3 out of sequence of the agenda and proceed with Item No. 4. 4. REPORT ON PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT IN MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION City Manager Zais stated that this is a report that Council member Sparling had requested during the Study Session of June 8, 1982. He recommended continuing at the present level of compensation Council had previously authorized for management in 1982. Council member Sparling stated he would like to see the pay more in line with private industry, however, he under- stands that it would not be good practice to bring manage- ment's salary below that of the employees being supervised. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Moore to acct the report and the recommendation of the City Manager. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mayor Carmidhael commented that it was an outstanding report. JUNE 29, 1982 209 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Mbore to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 3. PROPOSED JOINT CITY-COUNTY AIR TERMINAL OPERATIONS AGREEMENT Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reported there is a minor change Which needs to be made on page two regarding the transference of property to include the real assets. In addition, he stated that it is proposed that we accede to the AFSCNE Union's desire to have the existing two-year collective bargaining agreement apply to the airport employees through December, 1983. He commented that the County Commissioners postponed their action on accepting this agreement until after II/ this issue was brought before the City Council. He recom this - mended adoption of is resolution, with the amendments to the contract, be handled during the regular business meeting. Council member Buchanan stated he has two changes he would like to suggest. On page one, regarding the name of the aiLport, he suggested it remain Yakima Air Terminal, as it is listed as such throughout the United States. Referring to page, four regarding the officers of the Board, he suggested that the titles be dhanged to chairman and vice-dhairman. He stated that originally the Officers were to be named president and vice-president, but it was changed during the revision to the final draft. He stated that these Changes have been cleared through the County Commissioners. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sperling to delete City-County from references of Yakima City-County Air Terminal, resulting in retaining "Yakima Air Terminal" in all references. Unan- imously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett to list the officers as dhairman and vice-chairman in references to the Officers of the Board. Following discussion on the necessity for making this dhange, the question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Carmichael and Doty voting nay. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore to accept the two suggested changes by staff on page two, "assets and all" and on page eight, option number two. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Budhanan that Item No. 3, Proposed Joint City-County Airport Agreement", be moved to 9-A on the business agenda, for consideration. Council member Barnett stated he was interested in knowing the amount of the City's existing liability on the General Obliga- tion Bond. City Manager Zais stated it was his understanding there was only one outstanding bond and it is due to be re- tired in a few years. Following discussion regarding the bond issues and the funding for the fire station, the question was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 6. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m, the Council members commenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sperling and City Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney Vanek present on roll call. 7. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Carmichael. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or dele- tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun- cil member Doty requested that Item No. 12 be added, however, Council member Barnett stated he has a question on that item. Council member Moore requested that Item No. 20 be added, 710 JUNE 29, 1982 however, Council member Doty did not wish it to be added. Council member Barnett requested that Item No. 15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 15, as requested, be made. The Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.,) It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss Item No. 11 out of sequence of the Agenda. 11. HEARING ON REZONE RBDUESTED BY ROBERT SCHULTZ (VA-ALTA OCIRP.) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT EAST CHESTNUT ST. AND SOUTH NACRES AVE. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone re- quest by Robert Schultz (Va-Alta Corp.), Tarry Wright, Plan- II/ ning Manager, gave an overview of the rezone request. He stated the request is to provide off-street parking for the Chinodk Tower. He reported this was heard by the Planning Commission and it was their recamenciation to the Council that this be approved subject to certain conditions, which are listed in the staff report. He stated the applicant has agreed to these conditions, and the proposal is consistent with the Urban Area Plan. Those citizens present speaking in favor of the rezone were Glenn Rice, Mayer Corp., agent for the proponents, Randy Mayer, representing the proponents, Gene Mayer, Mayer Corp., Dick Clotfelter, Seattle, WA., and Randy Elliott, representing Va -Alta Corp. Responding to Council member Buchanan's concerns regarding the trees, Glenn Rice stated that they won't be able to save any, except those in the parking strip. He gave some history of this area, re- ferring to a map of the City's former General Plan, commenting that this area was designated as being the core support area. He gave some information on the renovation of the Chinook Tower as a professional office and retail building. He stated there are 65 parking spaces for the Chinook and 45 additional spaces in the basement for the owners of the businesses. He further stated that 11 of those 65 spaces are dedicated to the bank. He submitted 5 photographs (Exhibit P-I), showing properties which the neighbors say have some historical value and pointed out some of the renovations to them. He submitted three photographs (Exhibit P-II) which show other parking lots with similar plantings planned for this development, developed on other property owned by Mayer Corp. He submitted 4 photo- graphs (Exhibit P-III) showing other properties developed by Mayer Corp. and Exhibit P-IV, 3 photographs showing the Naches property. He stated they tried to reduce the fears of the neighbors as far as access, timeliness and similar concerns. He responded to Council's questions regarding the degree of angle parking, the restriuLive and other available parking. Randy Mayer stated he walked the area to obtain information on available parking, which he listed. He stated if they could get a site that was closer, they would. He further reported that they had considered the parking garage II/ at the Yakima Mall, however an agreement could not be final- ized and there was question about access into the garage for employees working evening hours. Responding to Council member BeauChamp's question, Randy Mayer stated there are eight units in the apartment house which All be removed, however, there are three vacancies. Dick Clotfelter responded to the ques- tion regarding leasing space at the Mall garage. He stated he sat down with • Joe Morrier, owner, but could not agree on a lease arrangement, because Mr. Morrier could not offer a long-term lease agreement. Gene Mayer stated the City has to plan its growth to the east or the %est. He contented that financing has not been available on the east side for about 15 years for residential purposes. He spoke about the value, marketing and financing of homes on the east side. Those citizens present speaking in opposition of this rezone were Kevin Kirkevold, spokesman for the group of citizens living on Naches Avenue. He stated that the Urban Area Plan states that the plan should take into consideration the feelings and JUNE 29, 1982 211 desires of the residents. He referred to the Urban Area Plan and spoke about the "need" criteria, which he stated has not been demonstrated. He submitted 7 photographs (Exhibit 0-1), Which Show the beauty of the Naches Avenue Parkway compared to the parking lots pictured in Exhibit 0-II (2 photographs). He reported he spoke with Joe Merrier this morning and was told that he has 1200 stalls and at least 100 of than could be leased by the Chinook Tower. He stated Mr. Merrier is willing to commit on a year-by-year basis for these parking stalls. He stated that apparently the conflict was in the amount of rent to be charged. He distributed a copy of a map depicting the Urban Area Plan area (EXhibit and stated that Naches Avenue is of historical value. He stated that this is a natural buffer zone between business and residential zones and requested that Council reject this proposal. Other cit- izens speaking in opposition to this rezone were Mrs. Lyle 11/ Warming, 508 E. Chestnut, Clifford Kent, 109 S. Naches Ave., John Hoke, 110 So. Naches Ave., and Debra Kent, agreeing with Mr. Kirkevold's statements. Mrs. Ethel Dorflinger, Board of Trustee member of the museum, gave some historical background information about Naches Avenue. She stated she agrees that Naches Avenue should be left as a residential district. Glenn Rice stated that every attempt was made to mitigate the citi- zen's concerns. He stated that the parkway area will not be changed. Mr. Clotfelter spoke to the issue of the avail- ability of parking at the Mall garage. Randy Elliott com- mented that 3 of the 8 units are empty and if this rezone is not approved, the apartment complex will be torn down anyway, because it is not feasible to upgrade it. Mr. Kirkevold stated that 5 members attended the hearing at the Planning Commission on June 1st, of which three had attended the init ial hearing. The public portion of the hearing was declared closed. Mayor Carmichael asked the City Attorney about Coun- cil's options. Assistant City Attorney Vanek informed the Council about their two options; return this to the Planning Commission for farther consideration or request that legis- lation be prepared to approve the rezone. It was MOVED by Barnett to remand this back to the Planning Commission to reconsider whether there still remains a demonstrated need for parking. The Motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the rezone and request staff to prepare the proper legislation. Carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Barnett and Doty voting nay. Council member Beauchamp stated the owner did attempt to work out an agreement for parking in the Mall garage and there are only 5 people directly effected, and additional conditions on site screening can be required. Council member Buchanan stated he agrees that a bare parking lot would not be compatible with the area, and he would like to see additional conditions placed on it to make it mere attractive. Mayor Carmichael stated that we need to make sure the parking lot is not just a bare asphalt area; however, there is a need for off-street parking in the downtown area. II/ Council member Doty stated her concern about the unwritten boundary, Which Naches Avenue was providing between business and residential and, further, the owners could have worked harder to get parking in the Mall garage. Council member Moore stated that other developments have been built behind this unwritten boundary. He commented that they need the parking for that facility. Council member Sperling stated that the additional parking spaces are needed. Council member Barnett stated he felt this should be remanded to the Planning Commission to review the information about the park- ing in the mall garage, which the Planning Commission did not have at their meeting. He further stated that the conflicts with the citizens have not been resolved. Council member Buchanan commented he would like to ask the developer to work with staff to design the parking area in such a way as to enhance the number of trees in the area, and with more grass. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Mbore to have the dev- eloper-work with staff and resubmit a plan for the parking lot. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 21 JUNE 29, 1982 9. CURRENT STUDY 'SESSION ITEMS A. ITEM NO. 3 City Manager Zais stated he received additional infor- mation regarding the bonded indebtedness, which effects a clause in the agreement. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that there are two bond issues; a 1967 General Obliga- tion Special Excise Tax Levy for $698,000, with a balance of $235,000, due to mature in 1987; and a 1974 Councilmatic Bond issue for $300,000, with a balance of $225,000, due to mature in 1994, with a debt service of $25,000 annually. He stated he has new language to amend the proposed agreement, which has been - approved by County Commissioner Klarich, which reads, "excepting a 1974 Airport Councilmatic General Obligation Bond issue, with a current principal balance of $225,000 which is funded from the Airport Capital Fund ", to be inserted follow- ing "pre- existing debts" in the first paragraph on page 12. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that this state ent, as given by the Assistant City Manager, be added. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Resolution No. D -4686, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Moore that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION "NO. D -4686, A RESOLUTION authorizing -- and directing the City Manager and the Acting City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Joint Air Terminal Operations Agreement with Yakitha County. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, encouraged the Council to obtain information on SJR 143 concerning community redevelop - ment financing. 12. REPORT REGALING FEMA AUDIT ON VOLCANO EMERGENCY COSTS Don Horan, Director of Finance & Budget, stated that the City should continue to be strong advocates of management salary reimbursement in case of future disasters. Council member Barnett questioned the Council's teens of office given in the report and Mr. Horan stated he will correct any errors. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to accept the report - and make the corrections regarding Council's terns of office. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 13. REPORT FROM TRANSIT RE: BUS WASH FACILITY Dan Newton, Transit Manager, was available to respond to Council's questions. Council members questioned some of the cost figures given in the report and discussed the various options. Council requested information on other cities`main- tenance expenses for this type of system. Following dis- cussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to con- tinue - washing the buses with the frequency we do at the pre- sent time and with the sane system, but in the meantime, staff would look into the expenses of other operations. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 14. REPORT ON PROPOSED REFUNDING OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SPECIALIST POSITION Council members expressed their opinions regarding the feas- ibility of maintaining this position. City Manager Zais indi- cated that the work performed by this position would have to be delegated to the various departments if this position is not maintained. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg described the functions of this position and the resultant impact on staff if this position is not reinstated. Following delibera- tion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to accept the report and not fund the position. Carried by 4 -3 voice vote. Barnett, Beauchamp and Carmichael voting nay. JUNE 29, 1982 213 15. INVESTMENT REPORT THROUGH MAY, 1982 Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, responded to Coun- cil member Barnett's question regarding the interest received verses the projected interest for 1982 in the Equipment Rental Revolving Fund. City Manager Zais commented that other funds have borrowed fran the cash reserves in this fund, Which should be repaid When the City has received payment fran FEMA. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Budhanan that the Invest ment Report through May, 1982, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 16. Item unavailable this week. *17. GRANTING OF PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR 1982 II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4687, A RESOLUTION granting a permit for the retail sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1982. *18. REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. D-4688, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with West Side Baptist Churdh for the partial reim- bursement of construction cost for a sanitary sewer line. *19 DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM REGARDING DAMAGE RESULTING FROM SEWER BACK UP • RESOLUTION NO. D-4689, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $70.99 to Katherine Mann in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. 20. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR TOURIST PRO- MOTION (Second Reading) An Ordinance appropriating funds for tourist promotion having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. Ordinance No. 2622 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Moore that this ordinance be passed. Council member Barnett stated that the necessity of a reserve fund for the Capitol Theatre and the Yakima Center should be a policy issue discussed during the budget discussions for 1983. Les McNary, Director of the Yakima Center, requested an amend- ment be made to appropriate $1,000 for travel and $1,000 for printing. City Manager Zais stated that a floor amendment to the ordinance is not necessary to accommodate that dhange. Mr. McNary gave information on the results of conferences and promotional trips attended. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. II/ m ORDINANCE NO. 2622, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and re appropriating money within and among various funds and ac- counts, all as appropriations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget. *21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING REVENUE SHARING ARTERIAL STREET FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND (Second Reading) An Ordinance appropriating Revenue Sharing arterial street funds to the General Fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2623, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Yakima and appropriating and transferring money within and among various funds and accounts, all as appro- priations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget. JUNE 29, 1982 22. OTHER BUSINESS WASHINGTON POOL Gordon Elliott, Parks Department, reported about a leak in Washington Pool, resulting in a loss of about 100,000 gallons of water a day when the pump is operating. He stated this is the same problem with the inlet pipe that was experienced at Franklin Pool. He estimated that with a staffing level of 4-6 people, the work could he performed in 7-10 days. Asked about the cost of repairs, City Manager Zais Stated that approx- imately $10,000 was expended in 1980 to make those same re- pairs at Franklin Pool and it would be difficult to estimate current costs, but he ventured it could cost $20,000. He com- mented that these repairs would have to be made Whether the City or the YMCA operated the pool. He stated this would be a legitimate expense from the City's Contingency Fund, which has a balance of $90,000. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sparling to authorize the necessary repairs and funds be taken from the Contingency Fund, as necessary. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay. Doty abstaining from voting. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter to Mr. Robert Zike of Pacific Power & Light from Supervising Traffic Engineer re Street Lights -- Energized Reduction and Turnoff. 6/17/82; memo from liaison - Community Programming Advisory Committee re Committee MeMber's Resignation. 6/23/82; memo from Director of Community & Economic Development re Fire Master Plan Status Report. 6/16/82; letter to Les McNaty, Manager of Yakima Center from Director of Community & Economic Development re information on the Trolley Program. 6/24/82; Press Release from The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for The Yakima County Public Transportation Feasibility Study, June 26-30, 1982; 6/21/82; Article from Wall Street Journal re "Voluntarism, So Far, Fails to Compensate for U.S. Budget Cuts". 6/22/82; Notice of Intent of Cascade Airways, Inc. to suspend service at Ephrata/Moses Lake and Wentachee, Wash- ington. 6/14/82; monthly report from Yakima Air Terminal for month of May, 1982; minutes of June 10, 1982 City of Yakima Board of Appeals meeting; minutes from June 7, 1982 Yakima District Board of Health meeting; minutes from June 7, 1982 Utility Rate Advisory Board meeting; letter to Dr. Dean Starr, Superintendent, Yakima Schools from Cable 'Communications Coordinator re Escapade. 6/23/82; and memo from Street & Refuse Manager re City Land Parcel #13001 (Abandoned Landfill Site). 6/24/82. 23. ADJOURNMENT There being no further information to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:45 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 1011,- 4011d DATE 7-1174- CD c I MEMBER iJ /9 DATE 7/, ' CO NCIEL ATTEST: r )4( 4 ; ' c"\ • • • ACTING CITY CLERK - 1 MAYOR